Is New England’s new hydropower transmission line paying off?

By: Sarah Shemkus, Canary Media

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,456

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago


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When the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line started carrying electricity from Canada into Maine in January, supporters hailed the project as a triumph for renewable power. Now, after nearly six months of operations, the early numbers raise questions about whether the project will be able to advance …

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